MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all spring bushis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All spring bushes have wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
leaf spring bushes deteriorated
offside rear hand brake outer cover damaged
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box area (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general surface rust on chassis and suspension components
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
nearside front tyre perished
offside front inner arch corroaded
underside of vehicle corroaded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
nearside front tyre perished
offside front inner arch corroaded
underside of vehicle corroaded
BOTH OUTER HANDBRAKE CABLES IN POOR CONDITION
BRAKE FLUID DIRTY
COMPLETE UNDERSIDE ON ALL COMPONENTS HAVE HEAVY CORROSION
N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL BADLY PERISHED
O/S SREEN WASH JET REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT
O/S/F INNER WING PANEL HAS HEAVY CORROSION
O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED
O/S/F SCUTTLE PANEL HAS HEAVY CORROSION
PLAY IN O/S/F KING PIN
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
STEERING LINKAGE BALL JOINT GAITERS IN POOR CONDITION
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
BOTH OUTER HANDBRAKE CABLES IN POOR CONDITION
BRAKE FLUID DIRTY
COMPLETE UNDERSIDE ON ALL COMPONENTS HAVE HEAVY CORROSION
N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL BADLY PERISHED
O/S SREEN WASH JET REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT
O/S/F INNER WING PANEL HAS HEAVY CORROSION
O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED
O/S/F SCUTTLE PANEL HAS HEAVY CORROSION
PLAY IN O/S/F KING PIN
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
STEERING LINKAGE BALL JOINT GAITERS IN POOR CONDITION
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
body corrosion on both front A pillars, & rest of body showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
offside & nearside track rod end dust covers split (as of 01/01/2012 this item may fail the mot test)
offside rear wheel stiff to turn but freed up on roller brake test
steering box has a light misting of oil
vehicle body showing signs of extensive corrosion around the side steps & 'A' pillars
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
hazards only work with head lights on
vehicle body structure showing signs of severe corrosion
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
hazards only work with head lights on
vehicle body structure showing signs of severe corrosion
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
body work showing signs of excess corrosion.
brake light on dash came on & went out whilst testing the brakes.
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
body work showing signs of excess corrosion.
brake light on dash came on & went out whilst testing the brakes.
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
various areas of sharp edges caused by corrosion all marked with yellow
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?
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F176 XHD is a 1989 Mercedes 709D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 202,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes 709D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F176 XHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 709D typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F176 XHD is a 1989 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 19 May 1989.
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